Traveling Via Bus: La Airports Connectivity And Accessibility

Los Angeles is home to one of the country's best public transportation networks, including subways, light rail, buses and shuttles that service every corner of the Greater Los Angeles area. There are several public transportation options available between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR) airports.

The LAX FlyAway® buses offer convenient, regularly scheduled round trips, seven days a week, between each terminal at LAX and the locations of Van Nuys and LA Union Station. The FlyAway® bus service provides transportation between LAX and Union Station and Van Nuys. The buses run seven days a week and every 30 minutes during peak hours. The one-way fare for the FlyAway is $9.75.

The C Line connects to LAX at Aviation/LAX Station. From there, take the free Metro Connector bus shuttle to the terminals. The shuttle is operated by Los Angeles World Airports and runs approximately every 15 minutes in both directions between LAX terminals and Metro C Line’s Aviation/LAX Station. Aviation/LAX Station is also served by numerous other bus lines, including Culver CityBus, Beach Cities Transit (Redondo Beach), and Big Blue Bus (Santa Monica).

The K Line: The C & K Line Link provides free bus service between K Line Westchester/Veterans Station and C Line Aviation/LAX Station. From Aviation/LAX Station, take the Metro Connector bus shuttle to the airport terminals. The shuttle is free with valid proof of transit. Aviation/LAX Station is also served by numerous other bus lines, including Culver CityBus, Beach Cities Transit (Redondo Beach), and Big Blue Bus (Santa Monica).

LAX FlyAway buses

The LAX FlyAway® bus service provides frequent, non-stop transportation between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and locations at Union Station in Downtown LA and Van Nuys. The buses operate seven days a week and drop off and pick up passengers on the Upper/Departures Level of each terminal at LAX. At LAX, passengers board the buses on the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of each terminal at the blue FlyAway® columns. The buses offer free WiFi and charging stations under the seats, but there are no restrooms on board.

The one-way fare for the FlyAway® bus service is $9.75. The 24-hour customer service number for Union Station and Van Nuys is (866) iFlyLAX / (866) 435-9529 or 1 (323) 310-5292. The FlyAway® buses run every 30 minutes during peak hours and operate seven days a week.

For passengers travelling to LAX via Metrolink, the cost of a one-way LAX FlyAway® trip can be added to the Metrolink ticket. This can be done by selecting LAX as the final destination when purchasing a ticket from any Metrolink Ticket Vending Machine. The FlyAway® buses can then be boarded at Patsaouras Plaza at Union Station at bus bay number 1.

Union Station

For those travelling by bike, the Metro Bike Share system offers rentals 24/7, and the Metro Bike Hub provides secure bike parking. Union Station also provides baggage services, mobile charging systems, and stadium shuttles for added convenience.

Van Nuys

The LAX FlyAway® bus service provides a direct route between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys. The Van Nuys FlyAway terminal is located at 7610 Woodley Avenue, and the route operates 24 hours a day, with buses departing every 30 minutes for much of the day (more frequently during peak hours and hourly late at night). The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes.

The one-way single ticket costs USD9.75 and is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase. Up to two children under 5 years of age can travel for free with each paying adult. Tickets can be purchased through the FlyAway app, online, or via contactless options (Visa or Mastercard credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Cash is not accepted.

The FlyAway buses offer free WiFi and charging stations under the seats, but there are no restrooms on board. At LAX, passengers can board the buses on the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of each terminal, next to the blue FlyAway columns. Each bus is marked with its service location.

Public parking is available at the Van Nuys FlyAway facility for $2 per hour, up to a maximum of $5 or $6 per day, with a 30-day limit. All parking areas are regularly patrolled by airport security. Parking can be limited during peak travel periods, so it is recommended to reserve a spot at least six hours in advance.

Metro C Line

The Metro C Line (formerly the Green Line) is an almost 18-mile light rail line that runs between the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Westchester and Norwalk, California. It is one of six lines that make up the Los Angeles Metro Rail system and has 11 stations along the route. The line is fully grade-separated, with its tracks mostly following the median of Interstate 105 (the Century Freeway).

The C Line's western terminus is at the Aviation/Century station, which is shared with the K Line. The line then briefly enters an open trench as it passes close to the LAX runways before splitting from the K Line at a wye west of the Aviation/LAX station.

At the Aviation/LAX station, passengers can transfer to several bus lines from different operators, including the free Metro Connector bus shuttle to the LAX terminals. The shuttle runs approximately every 15 minutes between LAX terminals and the Metro C Line's Aviation/LAX Station. The Aviation/LAX Station is also served by other bus lines, including Culver CityBus, Beach Cities Transit (Redondo Beach), and Big Blue Bus (Santa Monica).

The C Line service hours are approximately from 4:00 am until 12:30 am daily. Trains operate every 10 minutes throughout the day, and every 20 minutes during the night and early morning on weekends.

Culver City Bus

The Culver CityBus is a public transport agency operating in Culver City, California, serving Culver City, the unincorporated community of Marina del Rey, and adjacent Los Angeles neighbourhoods. It was founded on 3 March 1928, making it the second oldest municipal bus line in California and the oldest public transit bus system in Los Angeles County.

Culver CityBus operates 3 daily routes, 3 weekday-only routes, and 2 Monday-Saturday routes within Los Angeles County. Its regular fleet is painted bright green, distinguishing it from other bus services in the area.

One of its weekday-only routes is the Culver CityBus 6, which serves 30 bus stops in the Los Angeles area, departing from Culver City Transit Center and ending at UCLA Gateway Plaza. The route includes stops at:

• Sepulveda Blvd / UCLA-Westwood
• Sepulveda Blvd / Green Line Station
• Culver City Transit Center
• Sepulveda Blvd / Playa St
• Sepulveda Blvd / Sawtelle Blvd
• Sepulveda Blvd / Venice Blvd
• Sepulveda Blvd / Palms Blvd
• Sepulveda Blvd / Queensland St
• Sepulveda Blvd / National Blvd
• Sepulveda Blvd / Pico Blvd
• Sepulveda Blvd / Olympic Blvd
• Sepulveda Blvd / Santa Monica Blvd
• Kinross Ave / Veteran Ave
• Westwood Blvd / Kinross Ave
• Westwood Plaza
• UCLA Gateway Plaza

The Culver CityBus 6 operates alongside the Rapid 6 route, which serves:

• Los Angeles Aviation/LAX station
• Expo/Sepulveda station
• Culver City Transit Center
• LAX City Bus Center

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